Vivian Signa (Smith) Pell, age 71 formerly of North Platte, passed away peacefully Thursday April 9, 2015 in Nebraska City, NE with her family by her side.
Vivian was born on April 4, 1944 in Stephenson, MI to Robert and Signa (Patterson) Smith. She grew up in Nebraska in the home of her Uncle Marshal and Aunt Francis Edwards. She attended Maxwell Public Schools and after graduation completed courses at the North Platte Beauty Academy in 1962. She married Dwain Pell on July 5, 1962 and to the union four children were born. She enjoyed being a stay at home Mom until all her children were grown, when she pursued a catering career. She then went to work at Great Plains Medical Center, retiring in April of 2009. Her favorite hobbies and pastimes were cooking, gardening, crafts, camping, playing Yhatzee and cards and spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered as being a kind hearted, fun spirited lady with a great sense of humor.
Vivian is survived by her children Cheryl (Chuck) Walgren of Nebraska City, NE, Tim Pell of North Platte, Ted (Kris Schween) Pell of North Platte; and brother Clifford (Linda) Smith of North Platte; additional siblings Marsha Lovato, Kathy Edwards, Jackie (Terry) Young and Londa (Harry) Haythorn; and sisters-in-law Frances Vedder and Phyliss Heiss; 10 grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dwain; daughter Cindy Shelton; an infant brother; her Aunt and Uncle Edwards; and sibling Charlie Edwards; and brothers-in-law Verlin Vedder, Carl Schlintz and Gaylan Heiss.
Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday April 15, 2015 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend Brent Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday April 14, 2015 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Carol Ann Thompson, age 64, of North Platte, passed away March 29, 2015 at her home. She was born May 2, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John and Naoma June (Lucerne) Ross. Carol lived and worked in Aurora, Co until she moved with her father to North Platte in 2007. She loved animals and volunteered for many years at the Aurora Animal Shelter.
Carol will be remembered as a great mom, grandma, and friend who selflessly gave her time and talents at every opportunity.
Survivors include her daughter, Tamran (Todd) Berol of North Platte; granddaughter, Larissa Berol; grandsons, Ty Berol and Ryan Berol; great-grandsons, Jaden and Carson Macias; brother, Cleve Thompson of Twin Falls, Idaho; nieces, Kerry (Thompson) Anderson and Kim (Thompson) Kondash; several great-nieces and nephews; and her beloved dogs, Sunshine, Mooney and Sky.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials may be made in her name to Pawsitive Partners and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial Services will be 4 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend Jon Stone officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Dean Weigel,Sr., age 60, of North Platte finished his earthly journey on April 6, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on October 24, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas. His parents were Otto Dean and Lillian (Blevins) Weigel. The family moved to North Platte in 1965. Ronnie joined the Navy in 1970 and served during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1974 and returned to North Platte. He worked for Hiatt Construction, at the Sutherland Power Plant, and for Brink Dodge car lot. Ronnie married LouAnn Thomas on July 23, 1982. They moved to Stapleton to farm and ranch in 1986. Ronnie also worked for Milldale Ranch and Logan County until 2001 when they moved back to North Platte. He worked for Snell Services until retirement. Ronnie loved fishing and gardening. He enjoyed spending time working in the yard. He also had a deep love for his pet dogs and birds. He liked to tell stories of the good old days and got a kick out of teasing his daughter, 3 sons, and 11 grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, LouAnn of North Platte; daughter, Stephanie (Bill) Phye of North Platte; sons, Ronald Weigel, Jr., Greg (Kodi) Weigel, and Joseph (Ashley) all of North Platte; grandchildren, Zac, Maxx, Amber, Elliott, Chloe, Lillian, Kinley, Joseph, Kole, Owen, and Lyric all of North Platte; brothers, Randy (Lori) Weigel of North Platte, Roger Cooper of Indiana, Richard Cooper of Stapleton, and Sonny Cooper of Indiana; and his beloved companion, Maggie “Buttons”.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Joe Wolf; sister, Judy Ann Cooper; father-in-law, William Thomas; and mother-in-law, Virginia Thomas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ronnie’s name and online condolences can be shared at www.adamsswanson.com
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Harvest Christian Fellowship in North Platte, with Pastor Jeremy Rinke officiating. Burial with military honors graveside will follow the service at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Casual dress is encouraged as Ronnie would prefer that. Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, who is in charge of arrangements.

Timothy Ray Cooper “Coop”, age 65, of North Platte passed away April 6, 2015 peacefully at his home. He was born February 6, 1950 to Bill and Geriene (Batty) Cooper in North Platte. Tim attended North Platte Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1968. He hired on the Union Pacific Railroad February 7, 1969 and worked as a car foreman. On October 2, 1970 he married his high school sweetheart, Pat Stillwell in North Platte. To this union were born two sons, Shawn Timothy and Koby Ray.
He was a car foreman for 38 years and was well respected by all his employees. He always worked the midnight shift by choice and he holds the record for no on duty injuries to him or his crew. He was a member of the ARASA union, American Railway and Airlines Supervisors Association.
Tim was an avid drummer and had a great love for music that was a life-long passion, playing with a rock band when he was young, but made money drumming for a country band.
He liked fast cars, until law enforcement and insurance companies decided he needed to slow down! He switched to jeeps and 4 wheeling. He loved to camp, spending time with his family and friends. He always lit up the camp fire in the middle of the night at the top of his voice.
He is survived by his wife of 44 plus years, Pat of North Platte; sons, Shawn (Nina) Cooper and Koby Cooper all of North Platte; granddaughters, Shyenne, Taylor, Madison, and Carissa; grandsons, Brandon and Jacob; brother, Tom Cooper of Ponca City, OK; sister, Carol Henningsen of North Platte; several nieces, nephews, and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Lilian Jones; and the world’s best mother-in-law, Reita Stillwell.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Cumming officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Gloria Kathleen Parr, 89 years, of North Platte, NE, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Linden Court in North Platte.

Gloria was born August 27, 1925, to Samuel Sigsbee and Ruth Janette Decker Scott in North Platte where she grew up and attended school. On June 24, 1942, Gloria married Paul Eugene Parr in North Platte where they made their home. Gloria stayed home to raise the children and later helped Paul in Parr’s Grocery Store for 10 years. After Paul passed away in 1985 Gloria continued to live at home until moving to Linden Court in 2011 from Centennial Park Retirement Village.

She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. Gloria was an avid bowler and bowled on the Grandma’s League. She also liked to read, play cards and go to Cody Park. Most importantly, Gloria loved her family and cherished her time with them.

She is survived by her children, Rick (Sharron) Parr, of Sutherland, NE, and Lisa (Dale) Bringewatt and Lorrie (Garry) Howard, of North Platte; and 14 grandchildren; Scott (Susan) Parr, Allen Parr (Rhonda Castillo), Leigh Anne (Tim) Hoatson, Steve (Jennifer) Parr, Stacie (John) Simeone, Brandon Bringewatt, Derek (Angie) Bringewatt, Casey Bringewatt, Jeffrey (Devon) Griffiths, Sarah (Damon) Schulz, Lindsey Griffiths, Joseph (Heather) Howard, Lisa (Nate) Reiter and Lori (Arlyn) Wood.

Survivors also include 27 great-grandchildren, Keegan, Skyler and Sadie Parr, Katana (Ryan) Tillman, Shianne and Gracey Hoatson, Brianna, Ava and Sophie Parr, Justin and Philip Parr, Danica Simeone, Coy Bringewatt, Karson and Kane Griffiths, Jace, Jossalynn and Avery Schulz, Beau Howard, Bryce and Kaymbree Reiter, Taylor Kleinow and Brandy, Ethan, Nathan, Mason and Kaleb Wood; 2 great great-granddaughters, Brynleigh and Bradleigh Tillman; and several nieces, nephews and other family.

Along with her husband, Paul, Gloria was preceded in death by their son, Terry Parr; two sisters, Doris Parr and Beverly Starke; and her parents, Samuel and Ruth Scott.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Paws-itive Partners.

Ruth LaVerne Oman, 92 years, of North Platte, NE, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Linden Court in North Platte.

LaVerne was born August 24, 1922, to Conrad and Nellie Mae Osborne Reinmiller at Staplehurst, NE where she grew up. She graduated from Seward High School in 1940 then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

On October 4, 1942, LaVerne married Franklin Elmer Oman at Staplehurst and they were blessed with over 72 years of marriage and four children, Terry, Dean and twin daughters, Darice and Debra. They lived in Lincoln, NE then farmed south of Brady, NE before moving to Gothenburg, NE. In 1990 they moved to North Platte.

LaVerne was a member and past elder of the First Presbyterian Church and a life member of the Presbyterian Women. She was very active in many organizations including Eastern Star where she was all 5 points of the star, P.E.O. and the American Legion Auxiliary where she was District President. She was also State Americanism Chairman and a National Page at the Legion Auxiliary National Convention when she was chosen to escort Art Linkletter.

LaVerne enjoyed china painting, playing bridge and served many dinners and was known for her cinnamon rolls. LaVerne and Franklin loved to dance and taught ballroom lessons for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Franklin, of North Platte; her children, Dean (Linda) Oman and Darice (Raymond) Sundstrom, of North Platte, and Debra (Stephen) Olson, of Minden, NE; daughter-in-law, Virginia Oman, of Kearney, NE; 10 grandchildren, Kevin Oman, Melissa (Larry) Stacy, Erin Berryman, Dustin Oman, Hayley (Eric) Ryan, Tracy Sundstrom, Scott (Amie) Sundstrom, Teri Jo (Aaron) Schledwitz, Stephanie (Brock) Emery and Amber (Nick) Napier; 23 great-grandchildren; a great great-grandson; and other family.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her son, Terry Oman; her parents, Conrad and Nellie Reinmiller; and seven siblings, George, Elton, Woodrow and Weldon Reinmiller, Geneva Fenemore, Marjorie Reinmiller and Donna Jean Johnson.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Polly Deppen-Williams officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Gothenburg Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or Paws-itive Partners. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Gertrude “Trudy” Evers Frye, 86, of North Platte, passed away April 4, 2015 at Great Plains Health. She was born May 23, 1928 to Alphonse and Katherine (McAndrews) Evers in Grand Island, NE. Trudy met DC Frye in Omaha, NE and they were united in marriage, May 6, 1950 in St. Libory, NE.
Trudy was actively involved in community service, continuously volunteered with youth and was an avid card player. She gave freely of her time.
Her love was her family, her husband, four children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Trudy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, DC; son, Patrick; granddaughters, Cassie Jo Frye and Brooklyn Feltz; and her sister, Evelyn.
She is survived by her children, Katie (Jeff) Rosenthal, Jim (Rhonda) Frye, Michael Frye and Shari all of North Platte; daughter-in-law, Lynda Frye Brooks of Kearney; grandchildren, Robbie (Angela) Rosenthal, Jamie Frye, Mark Matson, Kacey (Karen) Frye, Nickie (Chad) Keller, Becky (Bo) Feltz, Jenae Curtis, Kris (Tracey) Rosenthal, Brian Frye and Thomas Frye; great grandchildren, Gavin, Bailey, Serenity, Quincy, Ryker, Skyler, Damien, Cooper and Emmett; and also loved by Gloria Anderson, Larren Frye, Jeremiah and Elizabeth Callaghan.
Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church or The North Platte Animal Shelter.
A memorial mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend James Golka as celebrant. Inurnment will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Memorial book signing will be from 9:00 a.m. until rosary time Tuesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Lou Dunn Strain, age 85, of North Platte where she has resided in Centennial Park Assisted Living for two years, died April 3 at Great Plains Health. Betty was born to Florence Idella “Tootie” Henderson Dunn and Simon Bernard Dunn on January 13, 1930 in Grainton, Nebraska. Betty lived in the Wallace and Elsie communities and graduated from Wallace High School in 1945. Betty married Holmes (Buz) Strain on November 3, 1947 and they had three children, Danny Wayne, Sandra Lea, and Debra Ann. Buz and Betty were later divorced.
Betty was an excellent seamstress in her younger years and always made her daughters matching Easter outfits, which included hats and purses. She also sewed pajamas for Danny and the girls for Christmas gifts. Betty made Sandy and Deb’s wedding dresses as well as many of the bridesmaid dresses for their weddings. During Sandy and Deb’s high school years, she sewed many of their school clothes including their prom dresses.
Betty worked outside the home at Montgomery Wards during the Christmas holiday and full-time at CIT and the Credit Bureau for many years.
Betty was involved in many card clubs including bridge, pinochle, and canasta as well as being a volunteer for Great Plains Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Betty belonged to the Eagles Auxiliary, VFW auxiliary, Women of the Moose, R.S.V.P. 55+, Red Hat Society, Christian Women’s Club, and the Wallace Alumni Association. Betty was an avid reader of Danielle Steele, Nora Roberts, and Debbie Mecomber, and loved having her glass of wine daily.
Betty is survived by her two daughters Sandy (Don) Peters of North Platte, Deb (Gary) Songster of Sahaurita, Arizona, four grandsons, Justin (BJ) Songster of Pocatello, Idaho, Judd (Natalie) Songster of Denver, Colorado, Josh Strain of Lincoln, and Zane Peters of Houston, Texas, seven great grandchildren, Ashlyn Songster of Lincoln, Taylor, Brock, Cole, and Jessa Songster of Pocatello, Idaho, Ollie and Pyper Songster of Denver, Colorado, and one great-great granddaughter Ava Songster of Lincoln, her brother John (Elaine) Dunn of Kearney, and daughter-in-law Grace Strain of Sunnyvale, California as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her sister and brother-in-law Margaret and Haver Pankowski, her son Danny Strain in 2012, her grandson Zachary Peters in 2002, and her special friend Kenny Tuenge.
Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Betty was cremated, as she requested.
In lieu of flowers, Betty suggested donations be made to the North Platte Police Department Trading Card Fund in memory of her grandson Zach Peters, Officer #40.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Irene Antoinette Romero, age 71 of North Platte, passed away Friday February 27, 2015.
Irene was born on March 1, 1943 in Denver, CO to Pecomio and Stella (Martinez) Lujan. She grew up in Denver and graduated from high school there. After graduation she married Rudy E. Romero in Denver and to this union 5 children were born Renea, Patricia, Roy, Valerie and Desiree. She worked at the Denver Post for many years. The family moved to Las Vegas and lived there for several years before moving to North Platte in July of 2007. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an excellent cook, well known for her green chili, tortillas and enchiladas.
Irene is survived by her husband Rudy of North Platte; 3 children Renea (Jose) Gutierrez of Las Vegas, Valerie (James) Howell of North Platte, Desiree (Cesar) Torres of North Platte; 11 grandchildren Vanessa (Josh) Govenor and Alexandra Gutierrez of Las Vegas, Rudy Romero of California, Sara Romero and Lillian Romero of Denver, Brandan (Kristi) Howell, Josh Howell, Jeff Howell, Cesar Torres and Nicole Torres all of North Platte; 1 great grandson Karter Govenor of Las Vegas; siblings Lorainne (Richard) Romero of Denver, Linda Baca of Las Vegas, Zeke Lujan, Louis Lujan, Teresa Lujan and Ricky Lujan all of Denver; as well as other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 children Patricia Romero and Roy Romero; siblings Bob Lujan, Com Lujan, Del Lujan, Shiela Lujan and Lee Lujan.
Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Harvest Christian Fellowship with the Reverend Jeremy Reinke officiating. Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.